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Solid State Logic BUS+ Bus Compressor - Preorder

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An Updated Legend - The Solid State Logic BUS+ Bus Compressor

Whilst the core design of THE BUS+ remains faithful to the original, a number of advanced processing tools have been added to create the most versatile Bus Compressor ever. In addition to D-EQ and Transient Expander, THE BUS+ features three unique compression colors: LOW THD, F/B and 4K MODE. Each ‘color’ offers a different characteristic and can be combined for very unique compression styles.


General

  • 100% analogue circuit, controlled digitally using stepped front-panel pots
  • Huge +27.5 dBu headroom
  • Configurable processing order - Bus Compressor pre D-EQ (default) or post
  • CH 1 IN and CH 2 IN buttons for global bypass
  • Settable Operating Level - 0 dB (nominal), +10 dB, -5 dB
  • Sleep and Auto-Sleep modes
  • Precision MDAC-controlled MAKE-UP Gain with two ranges - 1 dB or 0.5 dB steps

Bus Compressor

  • Four modes of operation - Classic Stereo, Σ S/C Stereo, Dual Mono or Mid-Side
  • External side-chain inputs and sends
  • The authentic SSL Bus Compressor circuit
  • LOW THD Mode reduces low-frequency distortion caused by compression
  • F/B Mode alters the compression characteristics for a more 'relaxed' style of compression
  • 4K Mode - single VCA operation with variable harmonic distortion to bring some 'grit' and 'grunge' to the mix
  • Negative Ratios - for creative pumping effects and control of particularly loud signals
  • New Attack and Release options, including the new 'Auto 2' setting
  • MIX control for instant parallel compression
  • Moving-coil gain reduction meters
  • Unlockable Transient Expander

D-EQ

  • Powerful 2-band analogue Parallel Dynamic EQ - the D-EQ
  • Compress/Expand modes
  • Three choices of time constants for each band - Nominal, FAST or AUTO
  • 16 selectable Frequency points per band
  • Adjustable Range control per band from 0.5 dB to 15 dB
  • HF band can be switched to Bell shape, with selectable frequencies covering High-Mids and Highs
  • Frequency band static 'make-up' gain for LF and HF bands (Stereo/ Σ S/C Stereo) or LF band (Dual Mono/Mid-Side)
  • G-Series mode changes LF filter to be 2nd order with degree of undershoot/overshoot
  • Tri-color activity LEDs to indicate D-EQ activity
  • Individually bypass-able bands


SPECIFICATIONS

General

  • Power Supply: Auto-Ranging 100-240 VAC
  • Operating Power: 38 Watts
  • Sleep Power: < 1 Watt
  • Auto-Sleep Power: 10 Watts
  • Width: 480 mm / 19 inches
  • Height: 88.9 mm / 3.5 inches (2 RU)
  • Depth: 303 mm / 11.9 inches (chassis only), 328 mm / 12.9 inches (total including front panel controls)
  • Weight: 5.92 kg / 13.1 lbs
  • Boxed Dimensions: 550 mm x 470 mm x 225 mm (21.7 x 18.5 x 8.9 inches)
  • Boxed Weight: 8.68 kg / 19.14 lbs
  • Inputs Female: XLR x2
  • External Inputs: Female XLR x2
  • Outputs Male: XLR x2
  • External Sends Male: XLR x2

Audio Performance

  • Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
  • Output Impedance: 60 Ω
  • Maximum Input and Output Level: +27.5 dBu operating Level Modes 0 dB/-5 dB, 1% THD
  • Frequency Response:
    • ±0.025 dB bypassed, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
    • < 1 Hz bypassed, -3 dB low cut-off
    • > 200 kHz bypassed, -3 dB high cut-off
    • ±0.01 dB compressor in, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
    • < 2 Hz compressor in, -3 dB low cut-off
    • > 180 kHz compressor in, -3 dB high cut-off
  • THD+N:
    • -95 dB / 0.0017% typical bypassed, 1 kHz @ 0 dBu
    • -106 dB / 0.0004% typical bypassed, 1 kHz @ +20 dBu
    • -88 dB / 0.004% typical compressor in, 1 kHz @ 0 dBu
    • Noise:
    • -95 dBu typical bypassed
    • -90 dBu typical compressor in
    • -89 dBu typical 4K mode in (any intensity)
  • Dynamic Range
    • 122.5 dB bypassed
    • 117.5 dB compressor in
  • Crosstalk:
    • < -118 dB bypassed, 20 Hz @ +24 dBu
    • < -110 dB bypassed, 1 kHz @ +24 dBu
    • < -90 dB bypassed, 10 kHz @ +24 dBu
  • Make-Up Gain Precision: < 0.003 dB - 10 dB to + 20 dB
  • Stereo Matching:
    • < 0.05 dB bypassed
    • < 0.02 dB in, 1 kHz @ 0 dBu
    • < 0.1 dB sual Mono, any setting gain reduction <8 dB
  • Frequency Response (20 Hz - 20 kHz:
    • ±0.05 dB LF in, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
    • < 2 Hz LF in, -3 dB low cut-off
    • > 200 kHz LF in, -3 dB high cut-off
    • ±0.05 dB HF in, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
    • < 2 Hz HF in, -3 dB low cut-off
    • > 200 kHz HF in, -3 dB high cut-off
  • THD+N:
    • -88 dB / 0.004% typical LF in, 40 Hz @ dBu
    • -81 dB / 0.008% typical HF in, 10 kHz @ 0 dBu, 40 kHz BW
  • Headroom: > 27 dB LF in, Hf in
  • Noise:
  • -90 dBu typical LF in
  • -87 dBu typical HF in
  • LF Gain Accuracy: ±0.05 dB typical LF in, 40 Hz @ 0 dBu: -10 dB to + 10 dB
  • HF Gain Accuracy: ±0.05 dB typical HF in, 10 kHz @ 0 dBu: -10 dB to + 10 dB
  • Stereo Matching:
    • < 0.05 dB LF/HF in, 20 Hz to 20 kHz @ 0 dBu
    • < 0.1 dB LF in, 40 Hz, any gain change
    • < 0.1 dB HF in, 10 kHz, any gain change


Manufacturer: Solid State Logic
Model: THE BUS+
SKU: I708589-N-1-WHXA
UPC: 878076001517


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